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AJ57 ZTU

2007 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,102 mi
Last recorded87,102 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Fiesta62,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 87,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 87,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 81,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Fail 2 Dec 2022 75,575 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,602 miles

Both rear tyres very perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,198 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres perished.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 64,232 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust corroded.

Rear heat shield loose.

Fail 18 Dec 2019 64,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust corroded.

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,706 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Dec 2018 59,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2017 53,259 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 41,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 41,801 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 28,272 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 28,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,037 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,296 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,306 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,200 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 17,650 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AJ57 ZTU is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 62,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ57 ZTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ57 ZTU registered?

AJ57 ZTU is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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